Dispute Resolution: Brasilia-based
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Rising into Band 2 this year, Madruga BTW is a respected firm specialising in white-collar crime. It has a seasoned team regularly engaged by significant national and international clients from the oil and gas, construction and technology sectors. The practice group is active in complex judicial disputes before state-level and higher courts, as well as administrative disputes before the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU). The firm also provides advice on public law disputes.
Work Highlights
- Madruga BTW represented Anna Saicali, former director of Americanas, before the Parliamentary Investigation Commission of the House of Representatives (CPI) which investigated an alleged accounting fraud in the company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Madruga BTW is a reliable and sophisticated firm for white-collar crime matters in the still complex and at times uncertain Brazilian regulatory environment."
"The firm has helpful and qualified professionals."
"Madruga BTW is a reliable and sophisticated firm for white-collar crime matters in the still complex and at times uncertain Brazilian regulatory environment."
"The firm has helpful and qualified professionals."
Notable Practitioners
Antenor Madruga is an established dispute resolution practitioner acknowledged in criminal matters. He routinely represents clients before the Comptroller General.
Respected practitioner Claudia Chagas enters the rankings this year. Claudia assists clients with public administration cases and criminal matters. She is praised by market commentators for the depth of her expertise and wealth of experience with the Public Prosecutor's Office.
"She is very strong and straightforward in the practice of law."
"She is fierce and righteous."
"Claudia Chagas is great. She is an experienced and seasoned lawyer."
Ana Belotto is an up-and-coming lawyer who is skilled in advising on white-collar crime mandates and administrative proceedings. She also showcases her capabilities in compliance matters, representing a pre-eminent clientele.
"Ana Belotto is excellent."